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This $900 video recorder is the cheapest 4K recorder of its kind, but this time being cheapest is not indicative of low quality. This unit is competitive and the only real downfall we see, which is a big one, is the lack of 60P recording (we expect 60P 4K to become much more common going forward).

Main features include a 1920×1200 pixel 7-inch display, dual SD card slots, 2160P at 30FPS support, and mini-XLR audio inputs.

This unit allows 10-bit video recording to SD cards which is a nice touch. Visit the Blackmagic website for more information.

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We are a fan of Video Devices products and their Sound Devices line is well established amongst professional sound recordists. This new recorder can do 4K (4096 x 2160 at 30FPS) and it’s priced at $1,600.

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This is our favourite video recorder however less expensive models may be sufficient for many people’s needs. A new, free firmware was recently released for the Odyssey7Q+, Odyssey7Q and Odyssey7 that features:

HD Dual-Stream Monitoring (Odyssey7Q+ & Odyssey7Q) View two HD video signals while recording one in Apple ProRes Note that Dual-Stream Recording (view & record two streams simultaneously) will be in the Odyssey RAW Bundle as a future firmware update. The Apollo Option (Quad-Stream Monitoring/Recording/Switching) will be available in December 2015.

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We are very happy to see that the Odyssey 7Q+ is getting a firmware upgrade that will allow it to capture 4K in 60p. 60p 4K will soon become the norm (we predict that most 2016 video cameras will have it) so having the option to record 60p will help to future proof your purchase.

Press Release:

Today, Convergent Design is proud to announce the release of High Speed Apple ProRes recording directly in Apple ProRes in 4K/UHD up to 60p and in HD up to an amazing 240p. No other device can record HD Apple ProRes at 240 frames per second – no camera, no standalone recorder, no computer capture card. The advanced processing power of the Odyssey7Q+ & Odyssey7Q and computing skills of the Convergent Design engineering team have set a new bar in video recording.

High Speed Apple ProRes will initially be offered for the Sony FS7 (with XDCA Extension Unit) and FS700. The Odyssey RAW Bundle is required to access the high frame rate data from these cameras. In free firmware updates, Convergent Design will add high frame rate support for more cameras with appropriate outputs.

Additionally, with the Odyssey RAW Bundle, the Odyssey7Q+ and Odyssey7Q will be able to record 4K & QHD RAW from the upcoming Canon C300 MKII camera. Convergent Design is the only monitor/recorder company supporting the file naming from the Canon Cinema EOS RAW cameras.

FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

NOTE: Updating firmware on an Odyssey monitor/recorder requires the use of an SSD. If an Odyssey monitor/recorder is currently running firmware version 5.10.100 (March 2015) or 2015.5 (May 2015) then a qualified Samsung SSD (see list above) as well as an Odyssey SSD can be used to perform the update. Samsung SSDs require the Convergent Design SSD Handle kit to mount in an Odyssey monitor/recorder. Odyssey monitor/recorders running earlier firmware versions must use an Odyssey SSD to perform the update.